Humvees, Counter-Strike & Financial Freedom - Ryan Fagan | Coffee Pump (E096)

Konnichiwa Fam, On E096, I sit down with Ryan Fagan @RyanFagan_RealEstate a US military veteran and real estate investor, for a conversation on war, property investing, financial freedom, and why he eventually decided to move to Kenya. Ryan opens up about his time in Iraq, military culture in the US, gaming, buying his first rental property at 22 years old, and how real estate completely changed his life financially. We talk about: - Joining the US military during the Iraq War - Military training, weapons handling, and life in Iraq - PC gaming, Counter Strike, League of Legends, and tech culture - Buying his first rental property at 22 - Using military benefits and low-interest loans to build wealth - Real estate investing, mortgages, leases, and bank financing - Property laws in the US vs Kenya - Tenant horror stories and dealing with bad renters - Why affordability is collapsing for young people globally - Moving to Kenya and investing in Nairobi real estate We also get into conspiracies, UFOs, affordable housing, financial discipline, building passive income, and the realities of property investing in both America and Kenya. And much, much more. Hope you enjoy the episode. Best, Team Coffee Pump Join Our Membership and get access to videos early: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZKGnWZWb-S9wJdz9IGDTw/join Our Sponsors: ANDO - Download the Ando app: https://linktr.ee/ando_foods - Get 10% off your order using the code COFFEEPUMP10 Camera's Africa - Website: https://www.camerasafrica.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerasafrica_/ Find Ryan Fagan: - Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCfMm6mRqRZp-tWC-fRQBw1g - Personal Website: https://www.ryan-fagan.com - Ryan's Kenyan Real Estate Business - https://almasirealty.com - Ryan's Real Estate Business - https://www.ardhirealestate.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanfagan_realestate/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanFaganRealEstate/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-fagan-6a4aa660/ - X: https://x.com/RyanFaganReal - Email: Ryan.Fagan@ardhirealestate.com Find our host Sajid Vayani: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Coffee Pump Spotify, Apple and Socials: - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sajvayani Disclaimer: The Coffee Pump Podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its affiliates. Nothing discussed should be considered legal, financial, medical, business, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and seek professional guidance where necessary. By listening, you acknowledge that The Coffee Pump Podcast is not responsible for any decisions or actions taken based on the content discussed. 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Subscribe To The Channel 1:42 - Cameras Africa Sponsorship 2:36 - Ryan’s Start In Real Estate 3:35 - High School & Joining The Military 6:41 - Basic Military Training 8:54 - Advanced Individual Training (AIT) 10:14 - PC Gaming 13:15 - Networking & IT Training 15:11 - Ryan’s Iraq Experience 16:30 - Military Weapon Bazaars 17:15 - Losing Military Equipment 17:31 - Military Vehicles 19:13 - Weapons In USA VS Kenya 20:20 - Patrols & Civil Affairs In Iraq 23:00 - UAP & UFO Theories 24:51 - Saving & First Property Investment 28:12 - Kenya VS USA Property Prices 30:08 - Buying His First Property 31:21 - University & Degrees 32:41 - Getting A Real Estate License 38:14 - USA Real Estate Regulations 38:51 - Scaling Real Estate Business 41:34 - Real Estate Challenges 46:53 - Tenant & Court Case Stories 49:40 - Property Managers & Agents 50:19 - Texas Real Estate Laws 51:00 - Affordable Housing In Kenya VS USA 52:07 - Financial Freedom Through Real Estate 54:01 - Saj Wants A Rolex 54:42 - Moving To Kenya & Dating 55:41 - Accra Real Estate & Nigeria Vlog 56:29 - West Africa VS East Africa Lifestyle 56:26 - Saj’s London Experience 57:40 - Kenya Experience & Restaurant Money Laundering 58:37 - Buying Property In Lavington 1:01:14 - Woodframing VS Concrete Construction 1:02:14 - Construction Loopholes In Kenya 1:06:03 - Scaling Business In Kenya 1:08:00 - Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) 1:09:42 - Real Estate Tips For Foreigners 1:13:12 - Finding Good Lawyers 1:14:38 - Building Bank Relationships 1:15:57 - Ryan’s Company Services 1:22:34 - Airbnb Business In Kenya 1:24:34 - Nairobi Property Investment Areas 1:27:35 - Commercial Real Estate 1:28:45 - Nike Store In Kenya 1:30:11 - Ryan’s Travel Plans 1:31:30 - Kenya VS Other African Economies 1:34:19 - Contacting Ryan 1:35:24 - Property Investment Meetups 1:36:30 - Gaming & Filming Equipment 1:38:38 - Outro